This delicious recipe, adapted from Martha Stewart, is sure to be a classic in your household for many years to come. They won't remain in the cookie jar for long, (if at all)!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons of cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- dash of vanilla
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400F. combine butter, shortening, and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add vanilla and eggs, and beat to combine. Add dry ingredients, and beat until mixed.
2. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the ground cinnamon. Roll dough into balls, then roll in cinnamon sugar. Bake until the cookies are set in center and begin to crack (they will not brown), about 10 minutes, make sure not to overcook!
